Welcome...to Camillus, New York!

The Town of Camillus, established in 1799, is located on the Southwest side of Onondaga Lake and the West side of Onondaga County. The Village of Camillus was named for Marcus Firius Camillus, who had a deep interest in the Roman Classics. A suburban Town of approximately 24,000 people is only minutes away from medical facilities, museums, cultural centers, sports arenas, universities and colleges. The Town of Camillus is divided into the Hamlets of Amboy, Belle Isle, Fairmount, Newport, Oswego Bitter, parts of Warners, Westerlea, and a very small corner of Memphis, and the Village of Camillus. For many years, Camillus was the banner town of Central New York for home produce and grain markets.

A family oriented community, Camillus has many civic groups playing an important part in maintaining and improving the quality of life in Town. Such organizations as the Elks, Kiwanis, PTA’s and fire departments have all contributed to this quality of life. Camillus has gained an outstanding reputation for its consistent demonstration of a volunteer spirit, which is such an important part of an active community.

Camillus offers a great deal of diversification including a restored Erie Canal Park, fine restaurants, an attractive trout stream, 5 local golf courses, senior citizen housing, a highly regarded school system, excellent recreation facilities, a swimming pool, ice rink, downhill ski slope, a variety of parks, and many shops and stores.

Yes, Camillus is a great place to live, to do business, and to raise a family.

Visit the Octagon House. One of Camillus' most famous tourist atractions.

Visit the Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce

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